http://www.howstuffworks.com The world is full of awesome experiences and great places. Take a tour around the world from the palm of your hand as you see some of The Coolest Stuff on the Planet from HowStuffWorks.com. en-us Copyright 2009 Discovery Channel, LLC. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:17:36 -0500 podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) 60 Society & Culture http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/csotp-logo.jpg http://www.howstuffworks.com podcast@howstuffworks.com Discovery Channel, LLC. HowStuffWorks.com no how stuff works, howstuffworks, how it works, the coolest stuff on the planet, travel, destinations, places, world, landmarks Stuff of Genius The world is full of awesome experiences and great places. Take a tour around the world from the palm of your hand as you see some of The Coolest Stuff on the Planet from HowStuffWorks.com. http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-11-06-csotp-manitoba.m4v The small town of Churchill in the Canadian province of Manitoba has a lot of natural attractions -- especially of the large, white variety. Find out why it's a great place to check out bears and whales in this episode of The Coolest Stuff on the Planet. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:15:35 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-11-06-csotp-manitoba.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, the coolest stuff on the planet, churchill manitoba, polar bears, canada 00:05:24 The small town of Churchill in the Canadian province of Manitoba has a lot of natural attractions -- especially of the large, white variety. Find out why it's a great place to check out bears and whales in this episode of The Coolest Stuff on the Planet. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-10-30-csotp-mosque-djenne.m4v If you like mud and you like architecture, this episode of The Coolest Stuff on the Planet is a must-see. Join Matt and Rachel on a virtual tour of the world's biggest mud structure -- the Great Mosque of Djenne in Mali, West Africa. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:19:52 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-10-30-csotp-mosque-djenne.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, the coolest stuff on the planet, great mosque of djenne, Mali 00:04:13 If you like mud and you like architecture, this episode of The Coolest Stuff on the Planet is a must-see. Join Matt and Rachel on a virtual tour of the world's biggest mud structure -- the Great Mosque of Djenne in Mali, West Africa. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-10-23-csotp-red-fort-agra.m4v Agra Fort isn't as well-known as its famous neighbor the Taj Mahal, but this huge palace/fortress complex is just as cool. Take a virtual tour of Agra Fort's intricate architecture and colorful history in this episode of The Coolest Stuff on the Planet. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:37:15 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-10-23-csotp-red-fort-agra.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, coolest stuff on the planet, Agra Fort, India, Mughal, Taj Mahal 00:06:14 Agra Fort isn't as well-known as its famous neighbor the Taj Mahal, but this huge palace/fortress complex is just as cool. Take a virtual tour of Agra Fort's intricate architecture and colorful history in this episode of The Coolest Stuff on the Planet. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-10-16-csotp-lake-titicaca.m4v Shared by Peru and Bolivia, Lake Titicaca is a high-altitude lake with an interesting mix of wild and human inhabitants. Take a tour of the world's highest navigable lake in this episode of The Coolest Stuff on the Planet. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:37:08 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-10-16-csotp-lake-titicaca.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, the coolest stuff on the planet, lake titicaca, peru, bolivia 00:05:13 Shared by Peru and Bolivia, Lake Titicaca is a high-altitude lake with an interesting mix of wild and human inhabitants. Take a tour of the world's highest navigable lake in this episode of The Coolest Stuff on the Planet. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-10-09-csotp-yosemite-national-park.m4v Yosemite isn't just the nickname of a cantankerous cartoon character -- it's also one of the oldest national parks in the world. Discover the natural delights of Yosemite in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:57:02 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-10-09-csotp-yosemite-national-park.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, the coolest stuff on the planet, yosemite national park, yosemite valley 00:06:02 Yosemite isn't just the nickname of a cantankerous cartoon character -- it's also one of the oldest national parks in the world. Discover the natural delights of Yosemite in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-10-02-csotp-katmai-national-park.m4v Katmai National Park is a remote, rugged place that's famous for brown bears and volcanoes. Explore the wildlife and geological wonders of this gorgeous slice of Alaska in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:02:08 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-10-02-csotp-katmai-national-park.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, coolest stuff on the planet, katmai national park, brown bears, volcanoes 00:05:01 Katmai National Park is a remote, rugged place that's famous for brown bears and volcanoes. Explore the wildlife and geological wonders of this gorgeous slice of Alaska in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-09-25-csotp-grand-canyon.m4v The Grand Canyon offers visitors a gorgeous, unparalleled slice of geological history. Explore the many layers of the Grand Canyon and take a walk in the sky in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:30:29 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-09-25-csotp-grand-canyon.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, the coolest stuff on the planet, grand canyon, skywalk, Arizona, geology 00:05:32 The Grand Canyon offers visitors a gorgeous, unparalleled slice of geological history. Explore the many layers of the Grand Canyon and take a walk in the sky in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-09-18-csotp-panama-canal.m4v After 95 years of ferrying ships between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, the Panama Canal still plays an important role in international trade. Learn more about this cool canal's past, present and future in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:54:06 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-09-18-csotp-panama-canal.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, the coolest stuff on the planet, panama canal, canal zone, Panama 00:05:23 After 95 years of ferrying ships between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, the Panama Canal still plays an important role in international trade. Learn more about this cool canal's past, present and future in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-09-11-csotp-nazca-lines.m4v Built around 2,000 years ago in the Nazca desert of Peru, the mysterious Nazca lines form thousands of drawings across the desert floor. Learn more about the Nazca lines -- and what makes them so cool -- in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:22:02 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-09-11-csotp-nazca-lines.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, coolest stuff on the planet, nazca lines, nazca peru 00:05:03 Built around 2,000 years ago in the Nazca desert of Peru, the mysterious Nazca lines form thousands of drawings across the desert floor. Learn more about the Nazca lines -- and what makes them so cool -- in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-09-04-csotp-palenque-lost-city.m4v The lost Maya city of Palenque stunned the first outsiders who stumbled upon it in the rainforests of Southern Mexico. Take a virtual tour of this beautiful ruined city -- and discover what makes it so cool -- in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:48:01 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-09-04-csotp-palenque-lost-city.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, coolest stuff on the planet, Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico, Maya, Pakal, epigraphs 00:05:37 The lost Maya city of Palenque stunned the first outsiders who stumbled upon it in the rainforests of Southern Mexico. Take a virtual tour of this beautiful ruined city -- and discover what makes it so cool -- in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-08-28-csotp-machu-picchu.m4v The ancient Peruvian city of Machu Picchu is one of the world's most popular tourist attractions for good reason. Get lost in this famous "city in the clouds" with Matt and Rachel in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:46:57 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-08-28-csotp-machu-picchu.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, the coolest stuff on the planet, machu picchu, peru, Inca 00:05:49 The ancient Peruvian city of Machu Picchu is one of the world's most popular tourist attractions for good reason. Get lost in this famous "city in the clouds" with Matt and Rachel in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-08-21-csotp-barrier-reef.m4v The Great Barrier Reef, which is actually made up of thousands of individual reefs, is a wonderland of marine life. Take a swim near this amazing ecosystem -- and meet some of its many inhabitants -- in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:35:56 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-08-21-csotp-barrier-reef.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, great barrier reef, australia, swimming, the coolest stuff on the planet 00:05:36 The Great Barrier Reef, which is actually made up of thousands of individual reefs, is a wonderland of marine life. Take a swim near this amazing ecosystem -- and meet some of its many inhabitants -- in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-08-14-csotp-uluru-sunset.m4v Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is a vibrant red rock formation in the heart of Australia. Find out why it's a great place to visit -- and to catch a sunset -- in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:58:34 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-08-14-csotp-uluru-sunset.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, the coolest stuff on the planet, Uluru, Ayers Rock, sunset 00:05:37 Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is a vibrant red rock formation in the heart of Australia. Find out why it's a great place to visit -- and to catch a sunset -- in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-08-07-csotp-angkor-stairs.m4v The Cambodian temple of Angkor Wat is a wonder of the ancient world -- and it's also a great place to climb stairs. Find out why stairclimbing and Ankgor Wat rank as the Coolest Stuff on the Planet in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:52:18 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-08-07-csotp-angkor-stairs.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, the coolest stuff on the planet, ankgor wat, Cambodia, stairs, heaven 00:04:48 The Cambodian temple of Angkor Wat is a wonder of the ancient world -- and it's also a great place to climb stairs. Find out why stairclimbing and Ankgor Wat rank as the Coolest Stuff on the Planet in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-07-31-csotp-singapore-theatre.m4v Singapore offers visitors a wide array of attractions, from multicultural cuisine to performing arts. Find out why Singapore is a great place for theater -- and good behavior -- in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:47:27 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-07-31-csotp-singapore-theatre.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, the coolest stuff on the planet, Singapore, Esplanade theater, durian fruit 00:04:52 Singapore offers visitors a wide array of attractions, from multicultural cuisine to performing arts. Find out why Singapore is a great place for theater -- and good behavior -- in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-07-24-csotp-ngorongoro-birding.m4v The Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania offers a safari experience like no other. Find out why this mini Serengeti is a great place to birdwatch in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:06:55 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-07-24-csotp-ngorongoro-birding.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, the coolest stuff on the planet, ngorongoro crater, Tanzania, birdwatching, flamingos 00:05:15 The Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania offers a safari experience like no other. Find out why this mini Serengeti is a great place to birdwatch in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-07-17-csotp-lake-baikal-lake.m4v A trip to the lake can be a lot of fun, especially if that lake is one of the biggest in the world. Find out why Siberia's Lake Baikal is a must-see in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:43:55 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-07-17-csotp-lake-baikal-lake.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, the coolest stuff on the planet, lake baikal, Siberia 00:05:57 A trip to the lake can be a lot of fun, especially if that lake is one of the biggest in the world. Find out why Siberia's Lake Baikal is a must-see in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-07-10-csotp-masai-mara-migrate.m4v Every year, the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya hosts one of the most spectacular animal migrations on the planet. Find out why it's cool to follow the crowd in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:57:20 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-07-10-csotp-masai-mara-migrate.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, the coolest stuff on the planet, masai mara, crowd, wildebeests, migration 00:05:06 Every year, the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya hosts one of the most spectacular animal migrations on the planet. Find out why it's cool to follow the crowd in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-06-26-csotp-hagia-sophia-museum.m4v Hagia Sophia has gone through several identity changes over the centuries. Find out why this unusual museum ranks among the Coolest Stuff on the Planet in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:02:59 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-06-26-csotp-hagia-sophia-museum.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, the coolest stuff on the planet, hagia sophia, church, mosque, museum 00:05:02 Hagia Sophia has gone through several identity changes over the centuries. Find out why this unusual museum ranks among the Coolest Stuff on the Planet in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-06-12-csotp-madagascar-dance.m4v In the movies, lemurs from Madagascar have a penchant for busting a move. Find out why that's not too much of a "leap" of logic in real life -- and why Madagascar is cool -- in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:58:22 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-06-12-csotp-madagascar-dance.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, the coolest stuff on the planet, Madagascar, Shifaka lemurs, dance 00:05:12 In the movies, lemurs from Madagascar have a penchant for busting a move. Find out why that's not too much of a "leap" of logic in real life -- and why Madagascar is cool -- in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-06-12-csotp-abu-simbel-statue.m4v The statues at Abu Simbel in Egypt are a testament to human ingenuity -- and ego. Find out what's so cool about Abu Simbel (and statues) in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:56:50 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/csotp/2009-06-12-csotp-abu-simbel-statue.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, the coolest stuff on the planet, abu simbel, Ramses II, Egypt, statue, landmark 00:05:56 The statues at Abu Simbel in Egypt are a testament to human ingenuity -- and ego. Find out what's so cool about Abu Simbel (and statues) in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com